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The One Bermuda Alliance generally supports the concept of the Single Use Plastics Act 2026 but at the same time we feel it is important to point out what this Bill does, and doesn’t do, in terms of its overall impact.

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‘Entrepreneurs are critical to Bermuda’s economic growth’

Minister meets business owners at ‘Chew & Chat’ event

Recently, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, met with members of

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U.S. hospital strengthens its ties to Bermuda

Mass General Brigham and Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre hold themed dinner event

Boston’s Mass General Brigham has wrapped an action-packed two week

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Minister & BEDC Talk Entrepreneurship Blueprint

Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward met with members of Bermuda’s entrepreneurial community during the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s [BEDC] Chat and Chew to discuss the newly released Bermuda Entrepreneurship Blueprint. A Government spokesperson said, ”The session allowed business owners, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs to share feedback on the Blueprint and discuss the challenges and …

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Minister Weeks Visits RBR At Warwick Camp

Minister of National Security Michael Weeks visited Warwick Camp to meet with the leadership of the Royal Bermuda Regiment as it prepares for its overseas camp in the UK, where Regiment personnel will participate in various aspects of public order and weapons training. “Minister Weeks was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of …

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Loyal Hill Road to close for community parade

Loyal Hill Road in Devonshire will be closed tomorrow for a community parade, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised.
The closure will take place between 2pm and 4pm between Loyal Hill R…

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Road closures ahead in Sandys and Devonshire

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the motoring public of upcoming traffic disruptions on Middle Road near Fort Hill Road in Devonshire and Ma

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Pharmacist says pain and addiction led to drug theft

A senior pharmacist stole highly addictive drugs from his employer to feed a hidden dependence, the Supreme Court heard yesterday.
Prosecutors told a sentencing hearing that 61-year-old Craig Colwell …

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Kim Burns’ Legacy Lives On Through Memorial Pickleball Tournament

Kim Burns lost her battle with ovarian cancer three years ago at the age of 61. But this weekend, her legacy as one of Bermuda’s most passionate and beloved p

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Part Of Fort William Made Into Micro Forest

The St. George’s Foundation [SGF] and the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] have transformed an overgrown area at Fort William into a micro forest featuring native and endemic plant species as part of the BZS Micro Forest Project. A spokesperson said, “A once overgrown area of invasive vegetation at Fort William has been transformed into a …

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Ministry Marks International Day Of Families

On May 15, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors joins the United Nations in observing the International Day of Families. “This year’s theme, “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing”, asks us to confront an uncomfortable truth: the circumstances a child is born into still shape, far too often, the life they are able to …

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Police Appeal: Murder Of Jordan Outerbridge

The Bermuda Police Service renewed its appeal for information regarding the April 2021 fatal shooting of Jordan Outerbridge. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is renewing the appeal for information regarding the fatal shooting of Jordan Outerbridge. “Around 10:30pm, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Mr. Outerbridge was the first person to leave a …

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Dr. Michael Branco Formally Sworn In As Mayor

The Corporation of Hamilton has formally welcomed Dr. Michael Branco as Mayor of Hamilton following his election victory and official ceremony at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of Hamilton is pleased to formally welcome Mayor Dr. Michael Branco as Mayor of Hamilton following his election victory in the Municipal Elections held on May …

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Hayward also issued a direct

Hayward also issued a direct challenge to anyone making the accusations, stating that if any evidence is produced proving he engaged in domestic violence, he would immediately resign from Parliament.

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Host of events to mark Senhor Santo Cristo festival

The community is invited to celebrate the Portuguese festival this weekend which is to include a series of performances and religious-based activities.
The annual Senhor Santo Cristo festival takes p…

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MPs pass legislation restricting single-use plastics

Customs duty relief will be made for alternatives to single-use plastics after restrictions on the products come into force, the Minister of Public Works and Environment told the House.
Jaché Adams sa…

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Consultation on landlord, tenant reforms expected by June

The Minister of Home Affairs updated MPs on progress to help drive down crippling housing costs, saying more consultation would come next month.
Dwayne Robinson, the Shadow Minister of Home and Commu…

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Global shares stumble while bond yields climb on inflation worries

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq sold off after climbing to closing records on strength in artificial intelligence-related technology stocks in the previous two s

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China’s U.N. ambassador criticizes US Hormuz resolution

The draft resolution demands Iran halt attacks and mining in the strait, but diplomats have said it is likely to meet with Russian and Chinese vetoes if it come

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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire by 45 days as Washington talks conclude

The Lebanese and Israeli delegations issued positive statements about the talks, their third meeting since Israel intensified air attacks on Lebanon after Hezbo

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UK firms should take steps to limit risks from frontier AI models, UK says

Last month BoE governor Andrew Bailey said he saw major cybersecurity risks from Anthropic’s Mythos product

FILE PHOTO: A message reading “AI artificial

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Belco gives update on East End blackout amid high winds

High winds that buffeted St David’s were cited by Belco as a factor in the power outage yesterday that left hundreds in the dark at the East End.
Close to 900 homes in St George’s were affected as sto…

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Politicians, activists discuss LGBTQ+ discrimination

A transgender teenager highlighted the struggles and prejudice that he and other members of Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ community face on a regular basis.
Levi Masters, 14, told a crowd gathered at Hamilton Cit…

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‘For the culture’: Bermuda Day grand marshals unveiled

A Hamilton retailer and dancehall artist hailed for her “standout presence” in the island’s culture was among those to be honoured on Bermuda Day.
Demeka “Tiny T” Tacklyn was appointed grand marshal f…

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Gathering at City Hall advocates inclusion, challenges discrimination

People gathered today at City Hall as OUTBermuda marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia with speeche

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Medical cannabis framework still in development

Government says any future system would focus on regulated access, patient safety and strict oversight

Work to develop a regulated medical cannabis frame

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Government begins push to modernise Constitution

Premier David Burt says a proposed five-phase reform process will update Bermuda’s constitutional framework after decades without major change

Work to mo

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BELCO responds to recent outages

A reported waterspout caused damage to both private properties and BELCO’s overhead network

Wayne Caines, President, BELCO issued the following statement

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Racquets ready: Deloitte Open returns to headline summer season

The highly anticipated Deloitte Open Tennis and Pickleball Tournament is set to return to the Pomander Gate Tennis & Pickleball Club, marking its place as a

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Roots of the game: Bermuda delegation charts future at Concacaf summit

Bermuda’s football leadership has returned from Sint Maarten following the inaugural Concacaf Grassroots Football Conference, a landmark event signalling a ne

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Salvation Army celebrates 130 years of service during tag day

The Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Tag Day has celebrated 130 years of service in Bermuda.
Members presented their first red shield of the season to Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, while visiting hi…

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‘Safe and lawful’ way forward sought for medical cannabis

Responsible access to medical cannabis will be balanced with clinical judgment, oversight and safeguards against misuse under a framework being developed by the Government, the House of Assembly heard…

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UK Labour Party says it will let Burnham run for parliamentary seat

Burnham had sought the permission of Labour’s National Executive Committee to stand in the by-election

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham speaks on a

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Destination Bernard Park: The 2026 road racing season is upon us

With only seven days remaining until the legendary trek from Somerset to Bernard Park, the island’s running community is reaching peak anticipation. The Bermu

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Former Mexican governor’s ally in US custody on charges of cartel ties

The public defender who represented Merida in the Tucson proceeding did not immediately respond to a request for comment

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. flag, a judge

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OutBermuda: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (Photographs by Akil Simmons)

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Southampton lighthouse repairs to include enhanced safety

Repairs and maintenance at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, a Southampton landmark and tourist attraction, will include better security at its upper deck, the House of Assembly was told.
Jaché Adams, the Minist…

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BP to cut pipeline gas trading team as LNG focus grows, sources say

BP will lay off around 20 people on its pipeline gas unit and will fold the remaining employees into the company’s fast-growing LNG book, the sources said

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UK stocks drop as Burnham challenge and rising oil frazzle nerves

Burnham said on Thursday he would seek to contest a parliamentary seat becoming vacant after a colleague decided to stand down

A worker cleans confetti afte

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Swiss record-breaker: Lewis smashes Pan American mark

Bermudian Paralympian Jessica Lewis has enjoyed a landmark day at the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial in Switzerland, shattering her own record and setting two new pe

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The Salvation Army launches Red Shield tag day

This year also marks 130 years of The Salvation Army serving Bermuda and providing support to those in need across the island

Full news release from The

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Island starts ‘reasonable and overdue’ constitutional reform

Britain has given its say for the island to go ahead with changes to its Bermuda Constitution Order 1968, provided that the process is “cross-party, inclusive, transparent, proportionate and consultat…

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Forum attendees criticise plan for full Caricom membership

Attendees at a West End town hall meeting last night raised concerns about Bermuda applying for full membership of the Caribbean Community.
Several said the additional $2 million on deeper involvement…

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Electoral reform working group set for appointment, says Minister

Government says absentee voting, campaign finance rules and polling station consistency will be among key issues reviewed ahead of proposed September legislatio

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UK shares slide as Burnham leadership threat and oil prices unsettle investors

Burnham said on Thursday he would seek to contest a parliamentary seat becoming vacant after a colleague’s decision to stand down, potentially paving the way to

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Police continue call for public to come forward on 2021 murder

Police have reminded the community that their investigation into the April 2021 murder of Jordan Outerbridge continues — with detectives “confident that there are individuals who have knowledge of the…

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A 19-year-old Pembroke man appeared

A 19-year-old Pembroke man appeared before Magistrates’ Court earlier this week facing two counts of robbery.

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UK 30-year gilt yield hits highest since 1998 on political and inflation fears

Britain no longer issues much debt at 20- and 30-year maturities but the bonds’ yields are sometimes seen as a barometer of investor concerns about long-term bo

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Ministers adopt new interpretation of migrants’ rights in European legal system

The declaration comes amid complaints from member states in recent years that the European Court of Human Rights has prevented governments from forcibly removin

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At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

He said his new drama “Nagi Notes,” set in rural Japan, which he is premiering at the festival, reflects on the human process of creating a sculpture

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